State Electronic Marriage Data Exchange

The Social Security Administration, through the Office of Acquisition and Grants, is soliciting a contractor to establish a secure electronic data exchange hub for real-time verification of state-issued marriage records. The contractor will act as a neutral intermediary, receiving requests from the SSA and returning match or no-match results from state custodians without manipulating the data. The scope includes reestablishing connections with 21 previously qualified states and expanding to additional jurisdictions through phased milestones. The period of performance begins with a base period and includes four option periods and a final six-month extension, with a projected performance window from January 13, 2027, through July 12, 2032. Technical requirements are stringent, mandating 98 percent system availability, end-to-end response times of 1.5 seconds or less, and strict adherence to FIPS 140-2 encryption and NIST SP 800-53 security controls. All systems must be hosted within the United States and comply with Section 508 accessibility standards. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off methodology evaluating quality, schedule, and management capabilities. Pricing is structured via CLINs for initial setup, transactional volume, state onboarding, and monthly operations and maintenance. Proposals are due by August 31, 2026, and must include a comprehensive implementation plan and a dedicated Program Manager to serve as the primary point of contact.